Will it be 12T or Hippo then?

[POSTIGER]

I think I'm right in thinking that Manu's hearing will prob be before the final so who will take his place? Will Cockers trust Billy in a game of that magnitude or go with the tried and tested option despite a serious lack of game time at the top level?

[Darc Tiger]

Would have thought Smith. But he went off with a hamstring injury.

Could be Billy's big chance! Though if I know Cockers...

[Bristol Tiger]

Will Manu definitely be cited? The "incident" was dealt with in the game (penalty against, yellow card) so I thought you couldn't cite a player who had already been punished by the ref.

BTW not defending Manu - though he was off for sure so we were very lucky (and Manu even luckier!!)

[Tiger90]

He sould still get cited, if you think back to the Lions tour, Burger got a yellow and was banned still. Unfortunate Manu just lost it.

I would have thought Hipkiss or Smith if he is fit. Doubt they would start Billy.

[PM76]

Would like to see Billy at 12 and Allen at 13 but expect to see Smith (if fit) move into the centre with Agulla on the wing. With Hipkiss on the bench for the final s:smt003

If Smith is not fit then it will be touch and go whether it is Hipkiss or 12Treees who starts.

[Tiger_in_Birmingham]

Will Manu definitely be cited? The "incident" was dealt with in the game (penalty against, yellow card) so I thought you couldn't cite a player who had already been punished by the ref.

BTW not defending Manu - though he was off for sure so we were very lucky (and Manu even luckier!!)

THey changed that law years ago after Johno received a trial by media for several clear punches that only got a yellow card

Agree on Manu being very lucky - I think everyone other than the ref and touch judge were waiting for the red to be brandished

[boon]

a citing can (& should) follow, if the citing officer feels it warranted a red card.

[kpb]

Billy at 12,then should Floody miss a few he can step up and have a go.

[neilf]

Billy at 12,then should Floody miss a few he can step up and have a go.

So you would drop AA for Billy. The only 13's available will be Dan Hipkiss or Matt Smith moving from the wing.

[Tiger_in_Birmingham]

Billy at 12,then should Floody miss a few he can step up and have a go.

So you would drop AA for Billy. The only 13's available will be Dan Hipkiss or Matt Smith moving from the wing.

Assuming Smith is fit - he came off with what looked like a hamstring injury

Looks like Hippo is going to get to score the winning try in another Premiership Final to me.....

[neilf]

Billy at 12,then should Floody miss a few he can step up and have a go.

So you would drop AA for Billy. The only 13's available will be Dan Hipkiss or Matt Smith moving from the wing.

Assuming Smith is fit - he came off with what looked like a hamstring injury

Looks like Hippo is going to get to score the winning try in another Premiership Final to me.....

That will do for me

[Bill W (2)]

Hippo on Park. 12T on bench.

Although Cockers likely to strap Smith up and start him.

Still need 12T on bench - which would Cockers hate most Hippo winning it for us or 12T??

[sctiger]

If Matt is fit then it will most likely be Smith and Allen with Agulla on the wing.

[Tiger_in_Birmingham]

If Matt is fit then it will most likely be Smith and Allen with Agulla on the wing.

who would you put on the bench to cover outside centre, wing and fullback?

I guess it would be Hippo with others shuffling to make room

[Bill W (2)]

If Matt is fit then it will most likely be Smith and Allen with Agulla on the wing.

who would you put on the bench to cover outside centre, wing and fullback?

I guess it would be Hippo with others shuffling to make room

Nah! 12T!!

Cockers choose Hippo?